4 Device installation
4.1 General information
Before starting work, please read Chapter 2 and follow all instructions.
Further procedures:
- Check the consignment: make sure that all components are present.
- Safety check: inspect all components for damage.
- Make sure that the on-site installation is correct and complete including cables, e.g.
power cable fuse protection, load cells, junction box, data cables, console/cabinet,
etc.
- If necessary, install the plug-in cards (device must be disconnected from all voltage
sources).
- Follow all device installation instructions related to application, safety, ventilation,
sealing and environmental inuences.
- Connect the cable from the junction box or platform/load cell.
- If applicable: connect other data cables, power cables, etc.
- Connect to power supply.
- Check the installation.
4.2 Mechanical preparation
4.2.1 General information
Have all required parts, technical documents and tools at hand for mounting.
- Secure the cable at the place of installation; e.g.,using cable ties.
- Remove the insulation from the cable ends, keep the strands short and t them with
ferrules.
4.2.2 Cable entry
The cables have to be fed into the device via glands to ensure leak-tightness. The
following cable diameters are suitable: 913 mm for gland M20×1.5 and 59 mm for cable
gland M16×1,5.
The cable wires are connected to the terminals inside the device.
The connections are made via plug-in terminals.
The conductors taken to the terminals shall be as short as possible. The conductors of
each cable must be tied together with a cable strap shortly before the terminal.
NOTICE
For protection during transport and installation, the cable glands are tted with a
polyethylene cover. For full IP protection, operation with the dust protection cover
tted is not permitted.
If a cable gland is not used, it must be sealed with a supplied locking pin.
Transmitter in eld housing PR 5230 4 Device installation
Minebea Intec EN-30